Munich Exhibition Reveals Paula Rego's Bold Late-Career Drawings
A new exhibition in Munich is putting the late works of Paula Rego in the spotlight. Titled Paula Rego's Women: Drawings for Self-Discovery, it marks the first German show dedicated to her later drawings. The collection explores how Rego used drawing to examine personal stories and societal roles. For much of her early career, Rego relied on imagination, crafting exaggerated scenes and emotions. But from 1987 onward, she shifted to live models, weaving in her own experiences. This change deepened the autobiographical weight of her work.
The exhibition features pieces that question identity, power, and vulnerability. *Riding Girl in Jodhpurs* (1999) confronts gender expectations, while *Study for Alice* (2003) and *Young Girl* (2002) blur the line between innocence and defiance. Other works, like *Cutting* (2003) and *Study for Lying* (1998), reveal her bold approach to storytelling. Rego's fascination with social status also comes through in studies for *The Fitting* (1990). Throughout her career, she constantly reinvented her style, but drawing remained central. The show highlights how this medium became her tool for both creation and self-examination. Visitors can see the exhibition at Jahn und Jahn gallery until 2 May.
The Munich exhibition offers a rare look at Rego's later drawings, where personal and social themes intertwine. By focusing on her shift from imagination to lived experience, it reveals how her work evolved while keeping drawing at its core. The show remains open for another month.
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